Spitfires' Renaud passes away at 19

The captain of the OHL's Windsor Spitfires, 19-year-old Mickey Renaud, collapsed and died at his home in Tecumseh, ON today:

February 19, Windsor Star: [The Ontario Provincial Police] and paramedics were called to Renaud's parents' home shortly after 11 a.m. In a written statement, Windsor Spitfires said Renaud was transported to Windsor Regional Hospital's Met campus with no vital signs. Attempts at resuscitation were unsuccessful, according to team physician Dr. Roy Diklich. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday, according to Tecumseh OPP.

"This is the biggest tragedy in Spitfire history," Warren Rychel, vice-president and general manager, said in the statement. "Words alone cannot describe our pain at this time."

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Renaud family during this most difficult time," head coach Bob Boughner said.
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Renaud was chosen 143rd overall in the 2007 NHL draft, being chosen by the Calgary Flames in the fifth round.

"The entire Ontario Hockey League family is mourning this tragic news," said OHL commissioner David Branch. "We extend our deepest condolences to Mickey's family, friends and teammates during this very difficult time."

The six-foot-three centre was in his third season with the Spitfires and had scored 21 goals and 20 assists in 56 games. Last season, he tallied 54 points, enough to grab attention from the Flames.